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Art in the orchard

4th Annual Art in the Orchard Countdown is On!

You can have a relaxing, delicious & entertaining day outdoors while supporting YOUR community's artists! The Way Fruit Farm is excited to again host this event that supports our community and supplements the art endeavors that happen every Summer in Centre County.

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Navigate outdoor family adventures with three tried-and-true outings

The wealth of outdoor activities in Happy Valley is one of the greatest attractions of the area. As a mother of three kids 8 years old and under, outdoor activity is essential. We look for places and spaces where we can get into nature, expend some energy… and never stray too far from facilities. Thankfully, several local outings fit the bill

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See it, love it, create it: get inspired by discovering all Happy Valley art has to offer

Here in Happy Valley, we have a rich arts community with creations waiting to be discovered. Local opportunities abound in Centre County to view both historic pieces and modern creations while receiving inspiration for your very own works of art. Whether you enjoy walking beside a building mural, taking a garden stroll with marble statues, or gallery hopping with local art at your fingertips (…without making fingerprints, right?), something is inspiring about spending a weekend taking in the arts.

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Disc Golf takes flight in Happy Valley

Happy Valley has its fair share of amazing golf courses – but did you know, the region is also seeing a local boom in popularity of disc golf? Played with a flying disc instead of clubs and golf balls, disc golf is soaring to new heights across the country – where the Professional Disc Golf Association estimates that between eight million and 12 million Americans have played disc golf and that over half a million play regularly.

The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau publishes up-to-date event information at HappyValley.com/events